Senior Import Export Specialist

JX Advanced Metals USA, Inc.•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Import Export Specialist is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and direct hands- on administration of the inbound and outbound flow of goods from international suppliers. This role ensures timely deliveries, customs compliance, and clear communication across internal teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in global logistics, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to support performance tracking through accurate data and reporting. This role will also be key to implementing FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) status for JX Advanced Metals in Mesa and directly supporting FTZ to include all import and export functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience in import operations.
3+ years of experience in international import operations.
Proficient in Excel, including Power Query, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
Ability to manage time and execute timely and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with global suppliers across different regions and time zones.
Familiarity with Incoterms and customs processes in other countries.
Experience supporting Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.
Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and international shipping documentation.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

Manage and track import and export shipments from international suppliers, ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery.
Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure smooth import and export operations.
Gather market and regulation information, analyze and report to supervisor.
Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, import/export entry summaries and bills of lading for customs compliance and report findings to supervisor.
Support shipping area process improvements to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
Ensure adherence to U.S. import regulations, including HTS classification, bonds, tariffs, valuation, and country-of-origin labeling.
Maintain accurate import and export records to support audits and internal controls.
Monitor on-time delivery performance and update spreadsheets used to track KPIs by product category (e.g., finished goods, coils, anodes, targets, parts).
Use advanced Excel tools (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query) to analyze import data and generate reports.
Partner with departments like Production Control, Purchasing, and Finance to align delivery schedules with business needs.
Identify and support process improvements in vendor performance and import/export coordination.
Communicate with international suppliers regarding delivery updates, documentation needs, and performance feedback.
Follow company and departmental principles, rules, guidelines and policies with regards to health and safety, Compliance, ISO & IATF requirements, lean manufacturing principles, and good housekeeping